In a bold display of confidence, Donald Trump has declared he knows precisely what he's doing with his controversial tariffs, boasting to political donors that world leaders are 'kissing my ass' in their eagerness to strike trade deals.

Speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee's annual fundraising dinner, Trump engaged the crowd for a rambunctious 90 minutes just hours before enacting new tariffs—most notably a staggering 104% increase on Chinese imports. Despite the chaos this policy has instigated in the markets, Trump stood firm, dismissing any notion of backing down.

"I know what the hell I’m doing," he asserted, confident that his supporters understand his approach. He claimed, "These countries are calling us up, kissing my ass. They are dying to make a deal." With a chuckle, he even mimicked the foreign leaders' desperation: "Please, please, sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything!"

Adding fuel to the fire, Trump warned of further tariffs on pharmaceuticals, declaring, "Once we do that, they’re going to come rushing back into our country because we’re the big market… expect an announcement soon on a major tariff on pharmaceuticals."

The recent tariff measures have not only unsettled U.S. markets—erasing trillions in value—but have also sparked worries of a looming global recession, as China retaliated with an 84% tariff on American goods. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers labeled the situation a "self-inflicted wound" on the U.S. economy.

Even Trump's typically loyal Republican allies are feeling the pressure. A growing number of senators are backing bipartisan legislation that would require presidential approval before new tariffs are imposed, a move led by Congressmen like Don Bacon from Nebraska.

Responding to this dissent, Trump scoffed, insisting that his negotiating style was unparalleled: "You don’t negotiate like I negotiate... I need to listen to some guy telling me how to negotiate?"

Despite the brewing storm, Trump claimed to have achieved the 'most successful 100 days in the history of this country,' setting the stage for a Republican triumph in the upcoming midterms.

In a nod to his roots, Trump referenced a popular culture figure from his campaign, the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter, to underscore his stance on immigration. He remarked, "They went crazy when I talked about Hannibal Lecter. But when people went to the voting booth, they voted for us because they didn’t want Hannibal Lecter in their country."

The evening was not without its awkward moments—Republican Congressman Tom Emmer accidentally referred to the President as 'President cunt,' before quickly correcting himself. This slip added a dash of controversy to an already eventful night.